Cajun Chicken Marinade
Spicy and smoky, this Cajun chicken marinade is full of delicious flavor.
Servings: 2
Calories (Estimated): 232kcal
Equipment:
- measuring spoons
- knife
- garlic press (optional)
- cutting board or cutting mat
- plastic wrap
- meat mallet or rolling pin
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- resealable plastic bag
- plastic spatula
- kitchen tongs
- digital meat thermometer (recommended)
Ingredients:
For the marinade:
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press
- ½ tablespoon smoked hot paprika*
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Hungarian paprika*
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the chicken:
- 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, pounded into even thickness
Instructions:
For the marinade:
- Whisk all marinade ingredients together in a bowl, then pour into a resealable plastic bag.
For the chicken:
- Add the chicken to the bag with the marinade and turn around to coat. Marinate in the fridge for 1 hour.
- Transfer the chicken directly from the marinade onto the grill using kitchen tongs. Grill the chicken until its internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. (about 5 minutes per side).
Recipe notes:
*As always, I recommend to get the spices from a dedicated spice shop to ensure quality and freshness.
